emotional neutrality
[ɪ'moʊʃənəl 'nuːtrəlɪti]
noun
neutralidade emocional
1. A state of being impartial and unaffected by personal feelings or emotions; the ability to remain objective without expressing strong emotional responses
The therapist maintained emotional neutrality while listening to the client's traumatic experiences.
O terapeuta manteve neutralidade emocional enquanto ouvia as experiências traumáticas do cliente.
2. In psychology and counseling, a professional approach where the practitioner does not inject personal emotions or biases into clinical interactions
Emotional neutrality is essential in psychiatric evaluations to ensure unbiased diagnoses.
A neutralidade emocional é essencial em avaliações psiquiátricas para garantir diagnósticos imparciais.
3. A detached or indifferent demeanor; absence of visible emotional expression
Her emotional neutrality masked the anxiety she felt about the presentation.
Sua neutralidade emocional mascarava a ansiedade que sentia sobre a apresentação.
In Brazilian culture, which traditionally values warmth and emotional expressiveness, 'neutralidade emocional' is often associated with professional settings and therapeutic contexts. It's particularly valued in psychology, medicine, and corporate environments where objectivity is prioritized. In the USA, emotional neutrality is similarly emphasized in professional and clinical settings but is sometimes viewed as less natural given cultural contexts. The term reflects a balance between being human and maintaining professional ethics in both cultures.
NYC Slang
keeping it real neutral / staying cool as a cucumber / not letting emotions show
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